PreparationWash the cucumber and peel it. Cut it into very small pieces.If you do not have the tamarind paste, you may soak a small lime size tamarind in water.Click here to see "How to make Tamarind Paste or Concentrate."

ProcedureKeep a pan on medium heat with oil in it.When the oil is hot add urad dal, fenugreek seeds,mustard seeds and cumin seeds.When the urad dal is getting brown add red chili and hing (asafoetida)Then add garlic and green chili and saute them for 30 seconds.Then add curry leaves and turn off the stove and add turmeric powder.Let them cool down for a few minutes.When it is cold take green chili, red chili and garlic to the food processor.Add jaggery, tamarind paste and salt and run the food processor.Make a fine paste with all these.Now we just need to combine everything together.To the tempering in the pan add cucumber pieces, cilantro and the spice paste that we just made in the food processor.Mix them all together and adjust the salt.Enjoy with rice or chapati.

Helpful TipsCut the cucumber into very small pieces so that every piece will getthe flavors from the spices.You can make less spicy for a small portion for your kids.After adding cucumber and cilantro to the tempering, add only a small portion of the spice paste and mix it well. Now this is less spicy but has all the taste. Take a small portion out for your kids and then add the rest of the spice paste.When you are making tempering, if the pan is thick, do it on medium and if the pan is not thick do it on low flame.Health InformationCucumber has a very cooling effect on your body.This chutney is a raw food, except the tempering.Please feel free to leave your comment or a suggestion below.You may also like